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 Telecommunications tower |
Rue sainte Marguerite Lyon 69110 France +33 4 7233 7811 |
Claude Chappe invented this means of communicating via the airwaves using signals, but this tower would have been completely forgotten if an association had not renovated it in 1990. The enthusiasts organize guided tours on the first Sunday of every month. As the tower is up in the hills, you not only get to learn about telegraphy but can also appreciate the magnificent view of Lyon. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Garden with childrens' play area in the Croix-Rousse district |
Cours du Général Giraud Lyon 69001 France |
This garden is a little island of greenery, on the edge of the Croix-Rousse area, just a few metres from the church of Saint Bruno. It is one of the nicest walks starts at passage Gonin leading up from quai Saint Vincent by the Rhône. It crosses the slopes of Croix-Rousse where you will undoubtedly see the many cats living around there. The passage leads to the garden's entrance near a playground. From the garden, there is a splendid view of the Fourvière hills and the banks of the Saône. Of course, at night, the view is even more beautiful when the city is all lit up. This garden is also the venue for music and cinema festivals where music from all over the world is played on Th evenings usually and films are shown in the open air free-of-charge on Sunday nights. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: christophe bernard |
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Mountain pass, forest hikes & splendid views |
Monts du Lyonnais Lyon 69210 France |
In the heart of the Lyonnais mountains, Col de la Luère mountain pass is sandwiched between the villages of Chevignay & Grezieu-la-Varenne and like most passes in the area is prone to black ice from November to March. In the Summer, Col de la Luère is the perfect place to escape from the heat of the city and naturally has spectacular views of the adjacent valleys. There are also plenty of paths to guide you through the surrounding forests. D489 from Craponne and then just before Vaugneray take the D24 direction Bessenay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Panoramic views of the Croix-Rousse |
Place de Fourvière Lyon 69005 France |
The esplanade on the left side of the Basilica of Fourvière provides one of the best views of the city: the Croix-Rousse and the Terreaux district on your left, the rooves of Saint Jean lower down the hill and on your right the place Bellecour. Panoramic signs point you in the right direction, but don't forget your binoculars! For those who are not put off by climbing 200 steps, a staircase takes you to the Observatory right at the top of the basilica giving you practically a bird's eye view. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park near Fourviere |
Montée Nicolas-de-Lange Lyon 69005 France |
In 1900, the existing funicular was extended to the esplanade de Fourvière. A new line and an 80m viaduct were built between the basilique de Fourviere and the Loyasse cemetery to the West. However, a lack of passengers forced this line to close in 1937. In 1994, the city council decided to develop this long abandoned line and transformed it into a hillside park. The old rails and the viaduct have taken their natural place on this hillside park near the church commons. The railway line has become a footpath and the viaduct a unique observation point on the West side of the Croix-Rousse hill. An observation table will help you pick out Ile Barbe, Vaise and other landmarks along the river Saone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A superb view on the Part-Dieu |
129 Rue Servient Lyon 69003 France +33 4 7863 5500 |
The Part-Dieu tower is to Lyons what the Montparnasse tower is to Paris. Mostly occupied by offices, there is on the top floors, a hotel which overlooks the business district. At the very top of this so-called "pencil" tower, a panoramic restaurant offers an incomparable view of the whole of the left bank of the Rhône and the Presqu'ile. By day or night the prospect will please those who like to be high up over the town. Review © 2007, Wcities |